To register to vote in New Mexico, you must:
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be a resident of New Mexico
- Be at least 18 years old, or turning 18 by the election
- Not have been declared “non-compos mentis” or “mentally incompetent” by a court of law
- Not have been convicted of a felony, or have been convicted but have completed all terms and conditions of sentencing
You must register to vote at least 28 days before the election you wish to vote in, or you can register during early voting (see more under “Election Day Registration”).